Travis Scott’s ‘JACKBOYS 2’ Tops Justin Bieber, Clipse for No. 1 Debut
Fans liked what they heard on the latest project from Travis Scott and Cactus Jack Records, with JACKBOYS 2 officially debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. Luminate data revealed that the compilation album, which also includes Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, Playboi Carti, Future, Tyla, and more, sold 232,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending July 17. JACKBOYS 2 topped other major drops from that same weekend, including SWAG by Justin Bieber at the No. 2 spot and Clipse‘s Let God Sort Em Out at No. 4.
Real Madrid Collects Record Revenue of $1.4B in 2024-25
After becoming the first club to crack the billion-dollar mark last year, Real Madrid is raising the bar again by posting a record revenue of €1.185 billion ($1.39 billion) for the 2024-25 season, the highest mark ever by a pro sports franchise in a fiscal year. Despite coming in second place in league play and crashing out in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League, it’s clear that Los Blancos are still soccer’s most popular club from an earnings standpoint.
‘Superman’ Tops Box Office Again, Eyes Half-Billion Global Mark
The Man of Steel ruled the North American box office for the second straight weekend, with Superman adding another $58.5 million to its domestic haul for a total of $236.2 million. Zooming out, the DC Studios and Warner Bros. production is already nearing the half-billion mark globally, bringing in $409.3 million worldwide thus far.
JuJu Watkins, Flau’jae Johnson, Azzi Fudd Lead Unrivaled’s NIL Class
JuJu Watkins, Flau’jae Johnson, Azzi Fudd, and Hannah Hidalgo highlight Unrivaled‘s newest NIL class, as the 3-on-3 league leans into the immense talent in the college game right now. Also included in this year’s group are Sarah Strong, Olivia Miles, Madison Booker, Kiki Rice, MiLaysia Fulwiley, Audi Crooks, Ta’Niya Latson, Syla Swords, and Sienna Betts. Watkins had already been involved with the league as an initial investor, while Johnson returns after initially inking an NIL partnership in its debut season.
Amazon Reportedly Raises Prices on Low-Cost Items Amid Tariffs
Amazon has quietly raised prices on approximately 1,200 of its lowest-cost items — ranging from canned goods to hygiene products and storage essentials — by about 5%, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Since the report was published, Amazon has called the story “false and misleading,” claiming that the sample size was too small.
Mariah Carey Confirms New Album is Coming in September
After a weekend tease reminding fans of her longevity in the industry, Mariah Carey confirmed Monday her 26th studio album Here For It All arrives on Sept. 26. Her first project since Caution in 2018, the 11-track project features Carey’s recent single “Type Dangerous” and will include a forthcoming track called “Sugar Sweet.”
Adria Arjona to Star Alongside Michael B. Jordan in The Thomas Crown Affair Remake
Following the departure of Taylor Russell from The Thomas Crown Affair, Adria Arjona has been cast opposite Michael B. Jordan, who is also directing the feature, Variety reported Monday. A remake of the 1968 and 1999 films, production is currently underway in London, with an estimated theatrical release date of March 5, 2027. Of Andor and Spltisville fame, Arjona joins an A-list cast that includes Black Panther alum Danai Gurira, Kenneth Branagh, and Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone.
Shohei Ohtani Co-Writes Children’s Book About His Dog
Shohei Ohtani has co-written a children’s book alongside Michael Blank, starring his beloved dog, Decoy. Published by Harper Collins, Decoy Saves Opening Day chronicles the lengths the four-legged canine will go after leaving his lucky baseball at home on Opening Day. Illustrated by Fanny Liem, pre-orders are available now with a confirmed release date of Feb. 3, 2026.
Sephora Teams Up with Athletes Unlimited Softball as Exclusive Beauty Partner
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) announced a collaboration with Sephora on Monday, making the beauty retailer the league’s exclusive beauty partner. Sephora will also be the presenting sponsor of the AUSL Championship Series, a best-of-three showdown between the Talons and Bandits beginning this Saturday at the University of Alabama’s Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa. Fans in attendance this weekend and at the AUSL All-Star Cup can expect photo ops, giveaways, and in-game activations.
‘Citizen Kane’ Sled Sells for $14.75M at Auction
The Rosebud sled from the 1941 classic Citizen Kane recently sold at auction for $14.75 million, making it one of the most valuable props in film history, per Smithsonian magazine. Hosted by Heritage Auctions, another rare Hollywood collectible that sold was a whip used by Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, which had once belonged to Princess Diana and was purchased for $525,000.
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